Lacole
Invented name perhaps derived from French meaning "the gem" or "the jewel".
Name Census estimates that about 280 living Americans carry the first name Lacole. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lacole today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lacole births was 1981 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lacole. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
280
~ 1 in 1,224,123 Americans
Peak year
1981
19 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2014 SSA rank
#18,005
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Lacole: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lacole from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 145 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lacole by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lacole during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lacoles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lacole
The given name Lacole is a relatively modern and uncommon name with uncertain origins. It does not seem to be derived from any particular language or culture, and its meaning and history remain largely shrouded in obscurity.
One possible theory suggests that Lacole may be a combination of the French prefix "la-" meaning "the" and the English word "cole," which could be a shortened form of "Nicole" or a reference to a plant like the cauliflower or cabbage. However, this is merely speculation, as there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.
In terms of historical references, the name Lacole does not appear to be mentioned in any ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that it is a relatively recent invention or a variation of an existing name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Lacole are somewhat scarce, but here are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history:
1. Lacole Hawkins (born 1936), an American actress and singer known for her roles in blaxploitation films and television shows in the 1970s.
2. Lacole Anoa'i (born 1986), a former professional wrestler and a member of the renowned Anoa'i family, which includes several notable wrestlers such as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
3. Lacole Ferguson (born 1981), an American basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Detroit Shock and the Indiana Fever.
4. Lacole Cadogan (born 1992), a Barbadian sprinter who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
5. Lacole Hampton (born 1988), an American model and actress who has appeared in various music videos and television shows.
While the name Lacole may not have a rich historical legacy, it has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, adding to its uniqueness and intrigue.
People
Lacole + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lacole as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lacole: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lacole?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 280 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lacole going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,224,123 US residents.
Is Lacole a common name?
We classify Lacole as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lacole most popular?
The single biggest year for Lacole was 1981, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lacole is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lacole a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lacole in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.